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Ahead of International SMB Day on 27 June, a new Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and unwanted software hiding in or mimicking software products was 2,402, with 4,110 unique files distributed under the guise of SMB-related software. This represents an 8% increase year-on-year and suggests an ongoing rise of attacker activity.

Kaspersky has added a new cybersecurity course on digital forensics to its ever-expanding Expert Training portfolio. InfoSec professionals can now master the techniques of identifying, processing and analyzing digital evidence with experienced Kaspersky experts.

Kaspersky demonstrated strong performance in 2023, marked by an 11-percent* growth in the company’s net sales bookings. This increase was primarily driven by robust sales of the company’s B2B product portfolio, which rose by 24% year-on-year (YOY). In 2023, Kaspersky’s global non-audited combined revenue amounted to USD 721 million**.

In an era marked by escalating cyberthreats and rapidly developing digitalization, organizations are faced with the daunting task of protecting their cloud workloads against sophisticated attacks. To address the evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses, Kaspersky is proud to announce the launch of Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security ecosystem.

Kaspersky experts conducted a large-scale study on the resistance of 193M passwords, compromised by infostealers and available on the darknet, to brute force and smart guessing attacks

Kaspersky has unveiled details for the renowned Security Analyst Summit (SAS), set to take place for the sixteenth time from October 22-25, 2024, in Bali. This exclusive three-day conference invites cybersecurity researchers, law enforcement, government agencies, CERTs, and senior executives to explore the latest trends in the threat landscape. The call for papers (CFP), inviting participants to propose the work they would like to present, is now open, with submissions accepted until August 1. The conference also features the Capture the Flag (CTF) finals, with a prize of $18,000.

Kaspersky is announcing the release of its upgraded iOS and Android mobile apps, with updates focusing on security, privacy and improved usability

Kaspersky has identified numerous flaws in the hybrid biometric terminal produced by international manufacturer ZKTeco. By adding random user data to the database or using a fake QR code, a nefarious actor can easily bypass the verification process and gain unauthorized access. Attackers can also steal and leak biometric data, remotely manipulate devices, and deploy backdoors. High-security facilities worldwide are at risk if they use this vulnerable device.